Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Authority Partners with Homes England to Boost Housing
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority teams up with Homes England to speed up housing development and infrastructure.
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Homes England, Housing, Infrastructure, Economic Growth
Cambridgeshire: The Combined Authority is joining forces with Homes England. They want to unlock housing development in the area.
This partnership aims to deliver housing and infrastructure that supports local growth. They signed a strategic place partnership to make this happen.
Mayor Dr. Nik Johnson emphasized the importance of strong partnerships. He believes working together will help build energy-efficient homes where they are needed.
Dr. Johnson and Eamonn Boylan, CEO of Homes England, formalized their partnership in Huntingdon. This agreement commits Homes England to support the Combined Authority’s efforts.
Now that the partnership is official, they will define their key priorities. The focus will be on planning housing and infrastructure for vibrant communities.
Boylan mentioned that they work closely with local leaders. This partnership will help achieve ambitious housing and regeneration goals for the region.
By unlocking new homes and infrastructure, they aim to meet local needs. This will also support key sectors like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
As the government promotes regional growth, partnerships like this are crucial. They will create investment-ready projects aligned with local priorities.
The Combined Authority board supported this partnership on November 13. They also agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with Homes England.
CEO Rob Bridge looks forward to collaborating with Homes England. He believes accelerating housing delivery is vital for sustainable economic growth.